Welcome to my store and thanks for stopping by! I've been teaching in out-of-school settings for over 15 years. From helping children understand wriggling pythons as a zoo education officer (dream job!), to using historical objects as keys to unlock our past, my teaching experience has been far from typical. I'm currently a schools manager for a museum and art gallery, working with hundreds of children of all ages each year.
Welcome to my store and thanks for stopping by! I've been teaching in out-of-school settings for over 15 years. From helping children understand wriggling pythons as a zoo education officer (dream job!), to using historical objects as keys to unlock our past, my teaching experience has been far from typical. I'm currently a schools manager for a museum and art gallery, working with hundreds of children of all ages each year.
Help your pupils understand the life cycles of 3 Australian mammals with these fun, foldable sequencing activities. This hands-on cut-and-paste resource has templates for 3 animals - kangaroo, koala, and platypus life cycles. Pupils can colour the template, arrange the life cycle stages in order, glue, cut, and fold.
Each template is included with and without an easy-cut edge around the animal face.
Additional printables are included to complement the activity and help further develop students’ knowledge and understanding:
-Colour poster of each life cycle
-Information sheet for each life cycle (b/w)
-Simple writing sheet for each animal - extra research may be required for this
Benefits of this resource
-Low-prep
-Use as an introduction or a review
-A FUN and hands-on alternative to a worksheet
-East-cut option for each template
What format is this resource?
This resource is a 22-page PDF to download and print yourself. It is included for US letter size paper with US spelling, and also as an A4 file with UK spelling. The resource is not editable.
If you’re doing an Alstroemeria (Peruvian lily) dissection science lesson with your pupils, this slide show will show them the parts of a flower alongside investigating the real thing. This 12-slide PowerPoint presentation is specific to Alstroemeria flowers and covers the following flower parts with photographic images:
Sepals
Petals
Stamens (filaments and anthers)
Stigma and style
Ovary
Ovules
Is this resource editable?
The slideshow has editable text boxes to make any adjustments needed for your learners. The images are fixed in place and cannot be edited.
Review the stages of pollination and the role of insect pollinators in the reproduction of flowering plants with these flower foldouts. With multiple template options, this hands-on activity is a fun alternative to a worksheet that allows pupils to sequence the stages before gluing and folding.
Benefits of this activity
Low-prep
Use as a review or assessment
A FUN and hands-on alternative to a worksheet
Suitable for interactive science notebooks
Differentiate with easy-cut options and 3 templates (see below)
The templates
Template 1: Pupils colour the flower and pollination stages, match the descriptions to the images on the template, glue, cut and fold.
Template 2: Pupils colour the flower and pollination stages, sequence the stages on the template, glue, cut and fold.
Template 3: Pupils colour the flower and pollination stages, match the descriptions to the images, sequence everything on the template, glue, cut and fold.
All 3 templates have an easy-cut (straight edge) option for the flower on the outside.
Also included
11 Vocabulary cards to print on coloured or white card. Cut out individually for students to match the words to the descriptions. There are also 11 colour picture cards you could print on white card to add to the activity for students to match words, definitions and images. The words are anther, flower, nectar, ovary, ovules, petals, pollen, pollination, pollinator, stigma, style
Pollination word search with 15 words to find (forward, down, and diagonally).
UK (A4) and US (letter-size) versions of the resource
Is this resource editable?
No, this 20-page PDF resource is not editable.
A fun, foldable cut and paste activity for exploring the life cycle stages of a corn (maize) plant. Use this cross between a craft and a worksheet for a science lesson, in an interactive notebook, or for a plants, growing, harvest, or autumn topic activity.
The template options
There are 4 similar templates so you can select and print the one that best suits your pupils’ needs:
Colour the corn and the stages of its life cycle. Match the words to the pictures, cut and fold.
As above but with a straight cutting edge.
Colour the corn and the stages of its life cycle. Sequence the stages, glue, and fold. There are 2 different label options for this - one with the life cycle stage names, the other with short descriptions.
As above but with the straight cutting edge.
Directions are provided as well as a folding guide with pictures.
Key vocabulary
The life cycle stage names used in this resource are seed, sprout, seedling, growing plant, flowers and mature corn.
What else is included?
Life cycle sequencing cards and arrows in colour and black/white. One way you could use these is to print them onto card and cut out each piece. Children could work in small groups to sequence the life cycle stages, using the arrows to link them together. Laminate for longevity.
Label the corn cut and paste activity.
Life cycle diagram (colour).
Facts about corn page.
Is this resource editable?
No, this 15-page PDF resource is not editable.
Introduce or review the life cycle of a dandelion plant with this fun, foldout activity. Pupils will colour the template, match or sequence the life cycle stages, glue, cut, and fold. Use as an alternative to a spring science worksheet, for a plant science lesson, or in an interactive notebook.
Benefits of this activity
-Low prep
-Children learn about the dandelion plant life cycle in a fun and hands-on way, that’s a bit different from a standard science worksheet
-Can be used to introduce the life cycle, or as a review/assessment to check understanding.
-Encourages fine motor/scissor skills, hand-eye coordination (folding), and sequencing.
-Differentiated options allow for multiple age ranges or abilities to do the same activity.
-Finished foldouts can be inserted into a science workbook where they can be referenced by children.
The differentiated templates
-Template 1: Colour the dandelion and life cycle stages, match the words to the images, glue, cut, and fold.
-Template 2: Larger template. Colour the dandelion and life cycle stages, sequence the stages, glue, cut, and fold. There are options to sequence with stage names, or with short descriptions. The outer dandelion is included with a circular edge and with a straight edge (for ease of cutting).
Is this resource editable?
No, this 10-page PDF resource is not editable.
Both US and UK versions of the file are included.
Introduce or review the life cycle of an apple by making these fun spinner wheels. This low-prep science craft allows KS1 or lower KS2 pupils to sequence 6 life cycle stages: seed, sprout, sapling, mature tree, flowers and fruit. Use for an autumn or Halloween lesson, in an interactive science notebook, or for a plant life cycles activity.
Options for this activity
There are 3 options to choose from: so you can choose which suits your needs best:
Option 1: Colour the pumpkin and life cycle stages, sequence the life cycle stages, and then assemble the spinner.
Option 2: Colour version. Children colour the life cycle stages, sequence the stages, and assemble the spinner.
Option 3: Use red or greeen card for the apple. Children colour the life cycle stages, sequence the stages, and assemble the spinner.
For each option, directions for pupils are included.
What else is included?
Life cycle diagram (colour)
Full-page description poster for each life cycle stage (colour). These could be printed or displayed on a screen to introduce the life cycle to children.
US and UK versions of the PDF
Is this resource editable?
No, this PDF resource is not editable
Start the school year by getting to know your new class with this fun sun craft. Children create a sun with rays to share the special things about themselves. Designed to be used during the first week of school, this activity will help upper KS1/lower KS2 children reflect on what makes them unique - a sweet way to boost self-esteem and confidence.
The templates:
There are 4 options for the centre of the sun, all of which are included
2-to-a-page:
Ready to shine in year two
Ready to shine in year 3
Ready to shine in year 4
Ready to shine in my new class
The 6 prompts on the rays (which can be changed) are:
Positive words to describe me
Things that make me smile
I would like to learn about
My favourite subjects
I’m good at
Something I want to get better at
Is this resource editable?
This resource is partially editable. You have the option to change any of the text prompts on the sun’s rays by using the included PowerPoint or Google Slides template. All other parts of the resource are not editable.
What are the benefits of this activity?
Low-prep
Hands-on craft that allows pupils to share about themselves at the start of a new school year
Use the completed suns to create a back-to-school display
Children practice following directions
Develop fine motor and writing skills
Help build self esteem and self confidence
A great alternative to an ‘all about me’ worksheet
What do children need to complete this activity?
Printed sun centers and rays
Pen/pencil
Scissors
Are you growing radishes in the classroom? Review or introduce the life cycle of a radish plant with this fun, foldout activity where pupils colour a template, sequence the radish life cycle stages, glue, cut and fold. Options are included for a 4 stages life cycle where the radishes are harvested for food, and a 6 stage life cycle where the plant goes on to flower and produce seed pods.
The templates
There are 3 template options to choose from, allowing you to differentiate for your learners.
Template 1: Children colour the radish template and 4 stages of the radish life cycle from seed to harvesting. They sequence the stages on the template, glue, cut, and fold.
Template 2: As above but with a straight cutting edge around the radish.
Template 3: Children colour the radish template and 6 stages of the radish life cycle from seed to seed pods. They sequence the stages on the template, glue, cut, and fold.
For each template, there is an option to sequence the images with the stages names, or with short descriptions.
What else is included?
Colour diagram of the full life cycle.
Simple observation sheets to record drawings/descriptions of radishes if you are growing them in the classroom. Option to record with date, or with the day number (e.g. day 1, day 3, day 7 etc).
Simple writing sheet for pupils to make notes describing what is happening at each life cycle stage (seed, seedling, growing radish, mature radish). A blank version is also included.
Is this resource editable?
No, this 14-page PDF isn’t editable.
Introduce or review the stages of an apple tree’s life cycle with this differentiated foldable sequencing activity and spinner wheel - a fun alternative to a worksheet to support an apple science lesson or unit at upper KS1 or lower KS2.
Life cycle of an apple tree foldable sequencing activity
There are 3 black and white template options to choose from:
Colour the apple life cycle stages, cut out and sequence the life cycle stage words, glue, and, fold.
Colour the life cycle stages, sequence the stages (pictures with words), glue, and fold.
Colour the life cycle stages and apple halves, sequence the stages (either with simple words, or with descriptions), glue, and fold.
Life cycle of an apple spinner wheel craft
There are 3 options to choose from: so you can choose which suits your needs best:
Option 1: Colour the apple and life cycle stages, sequence the life cycle stages, and then assemble the spinner.
Option 2: Colour version (red or green apple options). Children color the life cycle stages, sequence the stages, and assemble the spinner.
Option 3: Use red or green card for the apple template. Children colour the life cycle stages, sequence the stages, and assemble the spinner.
Benefits of these activities
Low prep
Children learn about the apple life cycle in a fun and hands-on way, that’s a bit different from a standard science worksheet.
Can be used to introduce the life cycle, or as a review/assessment to check understanding.
Encourages fine motor/scissor skills, hand-eye coordination, and sequencing.
Differentiated options allow for multiple age ranges or abilities to do the same activity.
Also included:
Life cycle sequencing cards and arrows in color and black/white. One way you could use these is to print them onto cards and cut out each piece. Children could work in small groups to sequence the life cycle stages, using the arrows to link them together. Laminate for longevity.
Label the apple parts cut and paste activity (colour and b/w option).
Life cycle diagram (colour).
Maze for early finishers
US and UK versions of the PDF
Do your KS2 kids need extra practice with multiplication/time tables? These Halloween-themed maths foldable activities are a fun alternative to a worksheet and cover the 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 times tables. Just choose the templates that suit your needs, print and go.
Children fill in the missing numbers, colour the template, cut, glue, and fold. Each number from 2-12 has 3 Halloween designs (pumpkin, bat or cute monster) so there are plenty of options to choose from!
It is not intended for children to make a large number of foldouts - they are best used for introducing something new or reviewing an area they find tricky. The finished foldouts can be inserted into a workbook, or kept for reference.
Guidance for folding is provided, as well as versions for US (letter size) and UK (A4) paper sizes. Please note that the PDF is not editable.
Welcome the New Year in 2025 with this fun, foldout activity for kids. Designed for younger children who may struggle with the concept of ‘goals’, this printable encourages them to think about what they want to ‘try’, ‘learn’, and ‘get better at’ during the coming year.
The templates
The template is included with 10 different hairstyles, allowing children to create a self-portrait on the front of their foldout.
Pupils then complete the middle section with prompts encouraging reflection and thinking about the year ahead.
The prompts (not editable)
My best memory of 2024
My proudest moment of 2024
This year I will…
In 2025 I would like to
-try
-learn
-get better at
Also included
-Directions for pupils
-Versions for both US and UK (A4) paper sizes and spelling
-Picture showing where to fold
The PDF is 14 pages. Please note, the file is not editable.
Use this foldable sequencing printable to introduce or review the life cycle of a European stag beetle. This differentiated science activity can be used as part of a lesson or unit about life cycles, insects, beetles, or woodland animals.
Benefits of this life cycle activity
Low prep
Children learn about the stag beetle life cycle in a fun and hands-on way, that’s a bit different from a standard science worksheet.
Can be used to introduce the life cycle, or as a review/assessment to check understanding.
Encourages fine motor/scissor skills, hand-eye coordination (folding), and sequencing.
Differentiated options allow for multiple age ranges or abilities to do the same activity.
Finished foldouts can be inserted into a science notebook where they can be referenced by children.
The templates
There are 3 templates and multiple label options to choose from:
Template 1: Colour the stag beetle and its 4 life cycle stages, cut out the life cycle labels, match them to the pictures, glue, and fold. As an alternative, children could write their own labels directly onto the template.
Template 2: Colour the stag beetle and its 4 life cycle stages, cut out the stages and sequence them on the template, glue, and fold. There are 2 label options for this - one with the names of the stages, and the other with descriptions.
Template 3: This template has 6 stages (the larval stage is broken down into 3 parts). Children colour the stag beetle and its life cycle stages (2 choices of labels), sequence the stages, cut, glue, and fold.
What you need:
You’ll need coloured pencils, scissors, and glue. You may find it useful to have a pre-made example for children who might require more of a visual cue for folding.
Save printing costs by showing the folding instructions on a screen.
This resource is a 13-page PDF. It is not editable. The zipped file contains both US and UK versions. There’s also a bonus ‘label the stag beetle’ worksheet included.
Explore the life cycles of woodland wildlife with these foldable sequencing activities. In this science resource, you’ll find life cycle foldouts for a hedgehog, barn owl, oak tree and stag beetle (mammal, bird, plant and insect).
The differentiated templates allow pupils to sequence with 4 or 6 stages. There are also options to use simple words or descriptions of the stages. This makes the activity suitable for upper KS1, as well as KS2.
What you need:
Just print the templates you need on A4 paper. You’ll also need coloured pencils (different shades of brown as useful), as well as scissors and glue.
The finished foldouts can be glued into a notebook, used for display, or taken home to show off to parents!
The templates are not editable. UK and US versions included.
A simple craft activity to introduce or review the life cycle of a pumpkin plant from seed to flower and fruit. Ideal for a plants, growth, autumn or life cycles topic or even for Halloween.
Once the foldout is complete, the 2 halves of the pumpkin are brought together, then gently pulled apart to reveal the inside.
Benefits of this activity
Low prep
Children learn about the pumpkin life cycle in a fun and hands-on way, that’s a bit different from a standard science worksheet.
Can be used to introduce the life cycle, or as a review/assessment to check understanding.
Encourages fine motor/scissor skills, hand-eye coordination (folding), and sequencing.
Differentiated options allow for multiple age ranges or abilities to do the same activity.
Finished foldouts can be inserted into an interactive notebook where they can be referenced by children.
The templates
There are 4 template options to choose from:
Colour the pumpkin life cycle stages, match the words to the pictures, cut out, glue and fold.
Colour the pumpkin life cycle stages, cut out the stages and sequence them, glue and fold.
As above but with a straight cutting edge.
Colour the life cycle stages and pumpkin halves, sequence the stages, glue, and fold. There are 2 label options for this - one has pictures with words, the other with short descriptions.
What you need
You’ll need coloured pencils, scissors and glue. You may find it useful to have a pre-made example for children who might require more of a visual cue for the folding.
What else is included?
Life cycle sequencing cards and arrows in colour and black/white. One way you could use these is to print them onto card and cut out each piece. Children could work in small groups to sequence the life cycle stages, using the arrows to link them together. Laminate for longevity.
Label the pumpkin parts cut and paste activity (colour and b/w option).
Life cycle diagram (colour).
This resource is an 14 page PDF. It is not editable. UK and US versions of the files are included.
This resource is a set of 3 plant life cycle foldouts to support KS1 or early KS2 science.
The set includes templates for corn, pumpkin and apples life cycles. These fun printables are ideal for interactive science notebooks, and activities connected to harvest.
Each set provides the opportunity for sequencing as well as encouraging fine motor skills with cutting and folding. Instructions and guidance for students on how to fold each one is included.
Apple foldout
There are 3 templates to choose from:
Colour the apple life cycle stages, cut out and sequence the life cycle stage words, glue and, fold.
Colour the life cycle stages, sequence the stages (pictures with words), glue, and fold.
Colour the life cycle stages and apple halves, sequence the stages (either with simple words, or with descriptions), glue, and fold.
Pumpkin foldout
There are 4 similar templates to choose from
Colour the pumpkin life cycle, cut and fold.
Colour, cut and fold. This is identical to the first template but with a simpler edge for less confident cutters.
Colour, arrange the stages of the pumpkin life cycle, glue, cut and fold.
Large version over 2 pages. Color, arrange the stages of the pumpkin life cycle, glue, cut and fold.
Corn/maize foldout
There are 4 similar templates:
Colour the corn and the stages of its life cycle. Match the words to the pictures, cut and fold.
As above but with a straight cutting edge.
Colour the corn and the stages of its life cycle. Sequence the stages, glue, and fold. There are 2 different label options for this - one with words, the other with short descriptions.
As above but with the straight cutting edge.
For each life cycle, you’ll find US and US paper sizes/spelling. In addition, each plant has a set of full colour sequencing cards that you could use as a small group activity.
Introduce or review the life cycle of a pumpkin plant and an apple tree by making these fun spinner wheels. This low-prep KS1 or lower KS2 science craft allows pupils to colour and sequence 6 life cycle stages, before assembling their spinner.
Use this cut and paste resource for a plant life cycles lesson, autumn science, or to compare the life cycles of a pumpkin and an apple.
Vocabulary
The life cycle stage vocabulary in these activities is as follows:
Apple life cycle: seed, sprout, sapling, mature tree, flowers, fruit
Pumpkin life cycle: seed, sprout, vine, flowers, green pumpkin, mature pumpkin
Options for this activity
For each life cycle, there are 3 options to choose from so you can choose which suits your needs best:
Option 1: Colour the pumpkin/apple and life cycle stages, sequence the life cycle stages, and then assemble the spinner.
Option 2: Colour version. Children colour the life cycle stages, sequence the stages, and assemble the spinner.
Option 3: Use coloured card. Children colour the life cycle stages, sequence the stages, and assemble the spinner.
For each option, directions for pupils are included.
What materials are required?
Printed templates
Glue
Scissors
Pencil crayons
Paper fasteners
What else is included?
Full-page diagram for each life cycle (colour)
Full-page description poster for each life cycle stage (colour). These could be printed or displayed on a screen to introduce the life cycle to children.
Pumpkin word search with answers for early finishers. Words (x12) can be found across, down, and diagonally. Solution page included.
US and UK versions of the PDF
Is this resource editable?
No, the PDFs are not editable
Introduce or review the life cycle of a pumpkin plant by making these fun spinner wheels. This low-prep science craft allows KS1 or lower KS2 pupils to sequence 6 life cycle stages: seed, sprout, vine, flowers, green pumpkin, and mature pumpkin. Use for an autumn or Halloween lesson, in an interactive science notebook, or for a plant life cycles activity.
Options for this activity
There are 3 options to choose from: so you can choose which suits your needs best:
Option 1: Colour the pumpkin and life cycle stages, sequence the life cycle stages, and then assemble the spinner.
Option 2: Colour version. Children colour the life cycle stages, sequence the stages, and assemble the spinner.
Option 3: Use orange cards for the pumpkin. Children colour the life cycle stages, sequence the stages, and assemble the spinner.
For each option, directions for pupils are included.
What else is included?
Life cycle diagram (colour)
Full-page description poster for each life cycle stage (colour). These could be printed or displayed on a screen to introduce the life cycle to children.
Word search with answers for early finishers. Words (x12) can be found across, down, and diagonally. Solution page included.
US and UK versions of the PDF
Introduce or review the stages of carving a pumpkin or making a jack o’lantern with this fun, foldout activity. A mix of craft and worksheet, this low-prep activity can be for learning about pumpkins at upper KS1 or lower KS2, or to practice sequencing or writing directions.
The templates
There are 4 template options to allow for differentiation. Choose from cut and paste, or writing directions.
Template 1: Colour the 4 images, sequence them in order on the template (first, next, then, last), cut around the template and jack o’lantern, glue, and fold.
Template: As above but with 6 stages to sequence.
Template 3: Colour the 4 images, write the directions for each stage of carving a pumpkin on the template, cut around the template and jack o’lantern, glue, and fold.
Template 4: As above but with 6 stages.
Each template also has an easy-cut jack o’lantern with a straight cutting edge (rectangle around the pumpkin) for less confident cutters.
Benefits of this activity
Hands-on and low-prep
Opportunity to practice following directions and fine motor skills
A FUN alternative to a worksheet
Differentiated options
Suitable for interactive notebooks
Is this resource editable?
No, this PDF resource is not editable.
Introduce or review the life cycle of a Christmas tree by making these fun, festive spinner wheels. Children cut and sequence 4 life cycle stages (seed, sapling, tree, and seed cone), before assembling their spinner. A hands-on alternative to a worksheet for Christmas science.
The template
The template is included in black & white and in colour. Each student will need 2 printed pages (one with the lower part of the template, and one with the life cycle stages and top part of the template).
What else is included?
Colour life cycle poster
Page of life cycle cards and arrow to cut out and sequence (colour and b/w).
Is this resource editable?
No, this 7-page PDF resource is not editable.
Every child is unique and special. Help build their self-confidence and self-esteem with this foldout activity, where pupils reflect on what makes them proud to be themselves. Use this fun alternative to a worksheet as part of a self-esteem or an upper KS1/lower KS2 PSHE lesson that will leave kids glowing with self-love and confidence.
This printable activity has 14 face templates with different hairstyles (and a girl wearing a hijab). Each is included with and without a rectangle outline to make the activity more accessible for those children who might struggle to cut around the outside of their template.
Pupils start by colouring their template to look like them.
Each template asks children to fill in the following with words and pictures:
-3 positive words that describe me (there is a word bank to help with this one).
-I am good at…
-I feel proud when I…
-I am a good friend because…
These prompts are not editable.
Print the templates you need on paper or card. Make sure you have lots of coloured pencils, particularly in skin tones. Pupils will need scissors but glue/tape are not required.
A folding guide is included. You’ll also find separate files with US and UK paper sizes/spelling.
